Obituary of Gilbert Richard Egan

GILBERT RICHARD EGAN Latham-Gilbert Richard Egan, 72 of Latham, beloved husband of the late Kathleen Veronica Sullivan Egan, died suddenly Thursday December 3, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Yonkers, on July 2, 1948, he was the son of the late James Patrick and Lillian Patricia (Cronin) Egan. Gilbert was a Corporal in the United States Marine's from 1966 to 1968. He married the love of his life Kathleen V. Sullivan on May 21, 1977 and the two shared a beautiful marriage of 43 years prior to her passing on May 19, 2020. He was employed by Unites States Postal Service for over 30 years. He enjoyed watching the New York Mets and Jets games as well as fishing. Gil will now join his best friend and wife of 43 years this Christmas. Survivors include his cherished children Joseph Egan and Brian (Allison) Egan, his brothers Harry James (Marlene) Egan, Peter (Marie) Egan, Edward Egan and James (Hedi) Egan as well as several nieces and nephews. Gil was predeceased by a sister Ann Farshtey. Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road Latham with Rev. Brian Kelly officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment will be next to his beloved wife in St. Patrick's Cemetery Watervliet. Donations in memory of Gil can be made to the Disabled Veterans of America 245 West Houston Street Room 204, New York, New York 10014 For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.